Set for release on May 13 with Sutherland House Books, Canada’s Main Street: The Epic Story of the Trans-Canada Highway by Craig Baird finally gives this nation-shaping infrastructure project its due.

correctionAn earlier version of this article stated that the Charlottetown Conference took place in 1884. The conference was in 1864. The story has been updated. The Trans-Canada Highway stretches ...

Mark Richardson is the author of the new book The Drive Across Canada: The remarkable story of the Trans-Canada Highway. Not so long ago, Canadians were totally dependent on the United States to be ...

There is barely a Canadian alive who has not driven along part of the highway. It has seen joy and sadness, death and births. Here's its story You can save this article by registering for free here.